Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
Environment
A course by
University of Canterbury
Explore the biggest global issues we face, and help build a sustainable future. UC's Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability (BSEnS) develops skills in understanding and addressing worldwide challenges such as climate change, pollution, and social equity.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
University of Canterbury Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Understand Global Sustainability Issues
Identify and examine key global problems such as pollution, climate change, and world hunger and their causes.
Apply Systems Thinking
Utilize systems thinking to understand and address complex sustainability challenges.
Develop Actionable Change Strategies
Create and assess actionable steps for social and environmental change in business, policy, and global society.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability (BSEnS) at the University of Canterbury is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge to understand, critique, and create change in major global problems such as climate change, pollution, and social inequality. Students will take interdisciplinary courses across environmental science, policy, indigenous partnerships, community leadership, and can choose a major and minor from a wide list of related fields. The degree includes compulsory courses that build systems thinking, communication, problem-solving, and real-world application through an internship.
Course Content
- Sustainability principles and concepts
- Environmental science foundations
- Treaty of Waitangi and indigenous partnerships
- Writing for academic success
- Systems thinking for sustainability
- Evidence and statistics
- Sustainability transitions and transformation
- Internship in sustainability
- Majors: Environmental Policy, Governance and Social Justice; Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Partnerships; Social Action, Community and Global Development; Sustainable Business, Enterprise and Economics
- Optional minors from a broad list including science, arts, business, health, sport, leadership
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sustainability
Environment
Public Policy
Business
Social Advocacy
Future employment opportunities might be
Consultant
Policy Analyst